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Atlantic Builders Homeowner Guide

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1 Introduction ................................................................................... 1

Atlantic Builders Background ...........................................................................1 What Happens Next? .........................................................................................2 Who's Who? .......................................................................................................5

2 Purchasing Your Home................................................................. 6

Purchase Agreement ..........................................................................................6 Addenda .............................................................................................................6

3 Applying for Your Loan................................................................ 8

Loan Application Checklist ...............................................................................8 Loan Processing .................................................................................................9 Loan Approval .................................................................................................11 Contingencies...................................................................................................11 Loan Lock ........................................................................................................11 Down Payment Worksheet ...............................................................................12

4 New Home Selections...............................................................................13

Selection Hints .................................................................................................13 Contract Revisions and Change Orders ..........................................................13

5 Construction of Your Home ........................................................17

Safety ..............................................................................................................17 Visitation Policy and Site Safety Procedures..........................................19 Plans and Specifications ..................................................................................20 Quality ........................................................................................21 Trade Contractors ............................................................................................21 Schedules .........................................................................................................22 Construction Sequence ....................................................................................23 Our Homebuyer Wants to Know... ..................................................................25

6 Homeowner Orientation ..............................................................26

Scheduling .......................................................................................................26 Preparation .......................................................................................................26 Acceptance .......................................................................................................26 Completion of Items ........................................................................................27 Future Service ..................................................................................................27 Homeowner Orientation (Completed Forms)..................................................28

7 Closing on Your Home .................................................................29

Date of Closing ................................................................................................29 Location of Closing .........................................................................................29 Closing Documents..........................................................................................29 Closing Expenses .............................................................................................30 The Final Number ............................................................................................30 Preparation .......................................................................................................30

8 Caring for Your Home............................................................................32

Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines................................................32 Atlantic Builders Limited Warranty Guidelines..............................................33 Reporting Procedures.......................................................................................34 Emergency Procedures..................................................................34 Service Processing Procedures ........................................................................35 Reporting Warranty Items................................................................................36 Air Conditioning ..............................................................................................37 Alarm System...................................................................................................40 Appliances .......................................................................................................40 Appliance Serial Numbers ...............................................................................41 Asphalt .............................................................................................................42 Attic Access .....................................................................................................43 Brick ..............................................................................................................44 Cabinets ...........................................................................................................45 Carpet ..............................................................................................................46 Caulking ...........................................................................................................50 Ceramic Tile.....................................................................................................51 Concrete Flatwork............................................................................................52 Condensation ...................................................................................................56 Countertops ......................................................................................................56 Crawl Space .....................................................................................................58 Doors and Locks ..............................................................................................58 Drywall ............................................................................................................60 Electrical Systems............................................................................................63 Electric Water Heater.......................................................................................66 Expansion and Contraction ..............................................................................68 Fireplace...........................................................................................................68 Fixtures ............................................................................................................72 Foundation .......................................................................................................73 Garage Overhead Door ....................................................................................74 Gas Shut-Offs...................................................................................................76 Gas Water Heater.............................................................................................76 Grading and Drainage ......................................................................................79 Gutters and Downspouts ..................................................................................81 Hardware..........................................................................................................82 Hardwood Floors .............................................................................................83 Heating System ................................................................................................86 Heat Pump........................................................................................................90 Humidifier........................................................................................................92 Insulation .........................................................................................................92

Landscaping .....................................................................................................93 Mildew .............................................................................................................97 Mirrors .............................................................................................................98 Mold... .............................................................................................................98 Paint and Stain .................................................................................................99 Phone Jacks................................................................................................... 103 Plumbing ........................................................................................................104 Radon.. ...........................................................................................................111 Resilient Flooring ..........................................................................................112 Roof................................................................................................................114 Rough Carpentry............................................................................................115 Siding .............................................................................................................116 Smoke Detectors ............................................................................................117 Stairs ..............................................................................................................118 Termites .........................................................................................................118 Ventilation .....................................................................................................119 Waterproofing ................................................................................................120 Windows, Screens, and Patio Doors ..............................................................120 Wood Trim.....................................................................................................123 Warranty Service Request..............................................................................124 Sample Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................125 Homeowner Comments ..................................................................................126 Flowchart of the Home Buying Process ........................................................127

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ATLANTIC BUILDERS

Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new home from Atlantic Builders. We share your excitement about your new residence and look forward to having you work with us to have your home built.

The Atlantic Builders Homeowner Guide has been designed to assist you during and after the purchase of your home. The information presented here will answer many questions and prepare you for each step of the new home experience, making this exciting time easier. In addition to guiding you through the process of purchasing and building, this manual provides you with maintenance guidelines and a description of our limited warranty program, component by component.

Please take time to review this material thoroughly. We suggest that you bring this manual to all meetings. As we progress, you will add items to it. When complete, your manual will provide a useful record of information about your new home.

If you need clarification or additional details about any topic discussed, please give us a call. We are delighted to welcome you as part of the Atlantic Builders family and are always ready to serve you.

Sincerely,

Atlantic Builders

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